Day 6 – Lines of Symmetry, Rotational Symmetry, and Energy Transformations at Generating Stations

 

In Friday’s math class, the Grade 6s checked for symmetry by folding paper and seeing if the fold line produced two congruent halves that coincided. They also used tracing to check for rotational symmetry. Ask your child to explain how a figure can have an order of rotational symmetry of 0, 2, 3, 4, … , but not 1. Students are asked to complete the practice work on p. 104 – 107 of their MMS 6 Practice Books. They should also correct Thursday’ homework. I did not have enough time to check everyone’s homework on Friday.

During our inquiry time, students were challenged to discover how energy is transformed at generating stations to produce electricity. Students read about thermal, hydroelectric, wind, and nuclear generating stations operated by OPG. They categorised what they read as interesting or important and recorded the information in a T-chart. They then chose two types of generating stations to learn about in more detail by comparing and contrasting them using a Venn diagram. The work, concepts, and vocabulary was complex for all and everyone felt pretty drained by the end of the day. Devices with Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets are needed for Monday’s electricity lesson.

At the end of the day we worked on our pinwheel art. We set out to finish up the assembly of the pinwheels by were thwarted by needles that were too bendy. A solution to this problem has been found.

Grade 6s attended gym class today.

Students should be working on their IB Learner Profile poster and be ready to present these on their scheduled date. Maram will be presenting on Monday.

Our golfing trip takes place on Monday, October 2^nd. Students should come to school wearing their gym uniform. We will be leaving at 9: 00 am and returning at 12:00 pm. Parents who are volunteering are welcome to ride on the bus with us. Students will not be changing into their uniforms once back at school.

The welcome BBQ takes place from 4:00 pm to 5:30 pm on Monday, October 2^nd. I look forward to seeing families then.

Soccer tryouts begin next, from 4 – 5 pm, week as follows:

Girls Soccer Tryouts – Tuesday, October 3^rd & Wednesday, October 4^th

Boys Soccer Tryouts – Wednesday, October 4^th & Wednesday, October 11^th & Friday, October 13^th.

International Day takes place on Thursday, October 5^th . Please come and visit us in the auditorium to see our Djibouti display.

Homework and Reminders

·        Devices with Excel or Google sheets needed for Monday’s electricity lesson

·        MMS 6 p. 104 - 107

·        Print and bring a large (A4) colour picture to represent your Djibouti research/facts

·        Find a Djibouti banana fritter recipe, purchase ingredients, and prepare the food for Thursday, October 5^th.

·        Return the signed last page of the student handbook if you haven’t already done this

·        Read for 20 minutes

·        Mon. Oct. 2 – Golf Trip ( 9 am – 12 pm, wear gym uniform), Welcome BBQ (4 pm – 5:30 pm)

·        Tues., Oct. 3 – Girls’ Soccer Tryouts, 4 – 5 pm

·        Wed., Oct. 4 – Girls’ and Boys’ Soccer Tryouts, 4 – 5 pm

·        Thurs., Oct. 5 – International Day

·        Fri., Oct. 6 – P.D. – No school for students

·        Mon., Oct. 9 – Thanksgiving Day, No school

·        Wed., Oct. 11 – Boys’ Soccer Tryouts, 4 – 5 pm

·        Fri., Oct. 13 – Boys’ Soccer Tryouts, 4 – 5 pm

Day 5 – Congruent & Similar Figures and Electrical Safety

 

In today’s math class, the Grade 6s learned how to tell if two or more figures are congruent or similar. They used rulers, protractors, and tracing paper to compare figures. They know how to explain their thinking using geometric vocabulary. Students are asked to complete the practice work on p. 100 – 102 of their MMS 6 Practice Books. They should also correct yesterday’s homework. Please remember to review the whole numbers unit test that went home with your child, sign it, and return it to school.

During our inquiry time, students worked on their electrical safety posters. They used their notes from yesterday and the criteria that they decided would make an effective poster. They first created a rough draft that they submitted for revision and editing suggestions. They were challenged to complete this before first recess. Later they used their draft to create their good copy while working together. This draft needed to be completed before second recess. Having deadlines helped everyone make good use of their class time. Some students used their recess time to complete their work.

Grade 6s are bringing their electricity tests home today. Please take time to review, sign, and return these tests.

Grade 6s attended gym class today.

We continued working on our Djibouti International Day project. Today we took a look at all the information we have collected so far. We have decided that we need more colour pictures. Some students have volunteered to bring in more pictures. Please check with your child to see if they have committed to bringing in a colour printout. We also made decisions about the title for our display and our display table. The class has decided to serve a Djibouti treat at International Day – banana fritters. Students have committed to finding authentic recipes, purchasing the ingredients, and preparing the food. International Day is one week away.

Students should be working on their IB Learner Profile poster and be ready to present these on their scheduled date. Emilia will be presenting tomorrow.

Soccer tryouts begin next, from 4 – 5 pm, week as follows:

Girls Soccer Tryouts – Tuesday, October 3^rd & Wednesday, October 4^th

Boys Soccer Tryouts – Wednesday, October 4^th & Wednesday, October 11^th & Friday, October 13^th.

Remember to wear an orange shirt tomorrow. Students are not required to wear uniform pieces tomorrow.

Homework and Reminders

·        MMS 6 p. 100 - 103

·        Math test: review, sign, and return

·        Print and bring a large (A4) colour picture to represent your Djibouti research/facts

·        Find a Djibouti banana fritter recipe, purchase ingredients, and prepare the food for Thursday, October 5^th.

·        Return the signed last page of the student handbook if you haven’t already done this

·        Read for 20 minutes

·        Fri., Sept. 29 – Orange Shirt Day.

·        Mon. Oct. 2 – Golf Trip ( 9 am – 12 pm, wear gym uniform), Welcome BBQ (4 pm – 5:30 pm)

·        Tues., Oct. 3 – Girls’ Soccer Tryouts, 4 – 5 pm

·        Wed., Oct. 4 – Girls’ and Boys’ Soccer Tryouts, 4 – 5 pm

·        Thurs., Oct. 5 – International Day

·        Fri., Oct. 6 – P.D. – No school for students

·        Mon., Oct. 9 – Thanksgiving Day, No school

·        Wed., Oct. 11 – Boys’ Soccer Tryouts, 4 – 5 pm

·        Fri., Oct. 13 – Boys’ Soccer Tryouts, 4 – 5 pm

Day 4 – Geometry Transformations and Electrical Safety

 

In today’s math class, the Grade 6s reviewed transformations, i.e. translations, reflections, and rotations. Students practiced writing the coordinates for the vertices of a figure and its image/s. We discussed the amount of detail that needs to be recorded when recording transformations. It is not enough to just say, it’s a rotation, for example. The description of a rotation should include the coordinates of the turning point, the direction of the turn, and size of the turn. Students are encouraged to use tracings to correctly perform and label the vertices of the images following a transformation. Students are asked to complete the practice work on p. 96 – 99 of their MMS 6 Practice Books. They should also correct yesterday’s homework. Please remember to review the whole numbers unit test that went home with your child yesterday, sign it, and return it to school tomorrow.

We continued working on our Djibouti International Day project. Today we took time to ensure that everyone has emailed me their information and printed their pictures. Students who have not yet submitted their information to me via email need to do this tonight.

During our inquiry time, students learned about electrical safety. We watched various videos and students took notes about what they learned. We had a discussion after each video clip to discuss electrical safety. Students are going to create electrical safety posters using what they have learned. They were asked to team up with someone they have never worked with before. As a class we generated a checklist of criteria that make an effective poster. Students then got into groups to begin planning their posters.

Indoor Electric Safety

Hazards and Safety

Living Safely with Electricity

Electrical Safety Tips

10 Shocking Facts about Electrical Safety (Ontario)

Electrical Fires

 
Grade 6s attended gym class today.

Students should be working on their IB Learner Profile poster and be ready to present these on their scheduled date. Taran will be presenting tomorrow.

Some of our PYP classes will be hosting a bake sale tomorrow. Please bring about $2 if you would like to participate in the bake sale.

Soccer tryouts begin next, from 4 – 5 pm, week as follows:

Girls Soccer Tryouts – Tuesday, October 3^rd & Wednesday, October 4^th

Boys Soccer Tryouts – Wednesday, October 4^th & Wednesday, October 11^th & Friday, October 13^th

 

Homework and Reminders

·        MMS 6 p. 96 – 99

·        Math test: review, sign, and return

·        Email me your Djibouti research/facts

·        Print and bring a large (A4) colour picture to represent your Djibouti research/facts

·        Return the signed last page of the student handbook if you haven’t already done this

·        Read for 20 minutes

·        Thurs., Sept. 28 –Bake Sale

·        Fri., Sept. 29 – Orange Shirt Day.

·        Mon. Oct. 2 – Golf Trip ( 9 am – 12 pm, wear gym uniform), Welcome BBQ (4 pm – 5:30 pm)

·        Tues., Oct. 3 – Girls’ Soccer Tryouts, 4 – 5 pm

·        Wed., Oct. 4 – Girls’ and Boys’ Soccer Tryouts, 4 – 5 pm

·        Thurs., Oct. 5 – International Day

·        Fri., Oct. 6 – P.D. – No school for students

·        Mon., Oct. 9 – Thanksgiving Day, No school

·        Wed., Oct. 11 – Boys’ Soccer Tryouts, 4 – 5 pm

·        Fri., Oct. 13 – Boys’ Soccer Tryouts, 4 – 5 pm

Day 3 – Constructing Figures & Magnets

 

In today’s math class, the Grade 6s continued working on their new math unit - geometry. Today’s lesson was about constructing figures such as triangles, parallelograms, and trapezoids using rulers, compasses, and protractors. Today’s was a tricky lesson. We did not cover two lessons as we planned, instead everyone took extra time to practice these skills. Students are asked to complete the practice work on p. 38 – 39 of their MMS 6 Practice Books. They should also correct yesterday’s homework. Students are coming home with their Whole Numbers unit test. Please take time to review this test with your child, sign it, and return it to school tomorrow.

We continued working on our Djibouti International Day project,

During our inquiry time, students read about magnets, electricity, and electromagnets. We will need devices for tomorrow’s electricity lesson.

Grade 6s attended music class today.

Students should be working on their IB Learner Profile poster and be ready to present these on their scheduled date. Celeste will be presenting tomorrow.

Due to the heat advisory, the Terry Fox Run took place inside.  Thank you to all the Grade 6s for having a great attitude during your participation and for all the money we raised. Ms. Jans said that we raised $600.

The Welcome BBQ takes place on Monday, October 2^nd. Forms are due tomorrow. Please remember to return your forms.

Some of our PYP classes will be hosting a bake sale tomorrow. Please bring about $2 if you would like to participate in the bake sale.

Homework and Reminders

·        MMS 6 p. 38 – 39

·        Math test: review, sign, and return

·        Devices needed for tomorrow’s electricity class

·        Email me your Djibouti research/facts

·        Print and bring a large (A4) colour picture to represent your Djibouti research/facts

·        Welcome BBQ – Please return forms and payment if you will be attending

·        IB Learner Profile Posters

·        Return the signed last page of the student handbook if you haven’t already done this

·        Read for 20 minutes

·        Wed., Sept. 27 – Casual Day, Bake Sale

·        Fri., Sept. 29 – Orange Shirt Day.

·        Mon. Oct. 2 – Golf Trip ( 9 am – 12 pm, wear gym uniform), Welcome BBQ (4 pm – 5:30 pm)

·        Thurs., Oct. 5 – International Day

·        Fri., Oct. 6 – P.D. – No school for students

Day 2 - Geometry

In today’s math class, the Grade 6s began work on their new math unit - geometry. We covered concepts related to angles, e.g., definition of an angle, types of angles, and constructing angles. We also discussed the many ways to classify figures, e.g., regular/irregular, numbers of sides/angles, number/s of equal sides, number of pairs of parallel sides, types of angles, and concave/convex figures. Students are asked to complete the practice work on p. 34 – 37 of their MMS 6 Practice Books.

We continued researching Djibouti, the country we will be representing at International Day on Thursday, October 5^th Students were challenged to complete their research of Djibouti in class today. Everyone was asked to

1.     email me their Djibouti facts

2.     find a picture to represent their fact.

3.     This picture should be printed in A4 size in colour and brought to school ASAP

During our inquiry time, students wrote a test about electricity. Students that completed the test before the allocated time was up used remaining time to work on their math practice work.

.Grade 6s attended French, gym, and music class today.

Students should be working on their IB Learner Profile poster and be ready to present these on their scheduled date. Alex will be presenting tomorrow.

Our Terry Fox Run takes place tomorrow. Students should come to school in their gym uniforms. Remember to bring a ‘TOONIE FOR TERRY’ if you haven’t already done this.

The Welcome BBQ takes place on Monday, October 2^nd. Forms are due this Wednesday. Please remember to return your forms.

Our golfing trip takes place on Monday, October 2^nd. Forms were due today. Please return these forms if you haven’t already done this.

Some of our PYP classes will be hosting a bake sale tomorrow and Wednesdays. Please bring about $2 if you would like to participate in the bake sale.

Homework and Reminders

·        MMS 6 p. 34 – 37

·        Email me your Djibouti research/facts

·        Print and bring a large (A4) colour picture to represent your Djibouti research/facts

·        Welcome BBQ – Please return forms and payment if you will be attending

·        Golf trip – please return permission form. These are past due.

·        IB Learner Profile Posters

·        Return the signed last page of the student handbook if you haven’t already done this

·        Read for 20 minutes

·        Tues., Sept. 26 – Terry Fox Run. Come dressed in gym clothes, Bake sale.

·        Wed., Sept. 27 – Casual Day, Bake Sale

·        Fri., Sept. 29 – Orange Shirt Day.

·        Mon. Oct. 2 – Golf Trip ( 9 am – 12 pm, wear gym uniform), Welcome BBQ (4 pm – 5:30 pm)

·        Thurs., Oct. 5 – International Day

Fri., Oct. 6 – P.D. – No school for students

Uniform Pieces

Hello Parent(s)/Guardians:

We would like to send a friendly reminder to all parent(s)/guardian(s) to please label your child(ren)'s uniform pieces to help us retrieve items in a more efficient manner and to reduce the number of lost uniform pieces. All unidentified uniform pieces have been place in our lost and found box located outside of the gymnasium area, and all identified pieces have been returned to the appropriate students. 


We are also kindly asking all parent(s)/guardian(s) to please check your child's uniform labels to ensure that your child has not accidentally taken home someone else's uniform piece. If this is the case, please return the uniform piece to you child's homeroom teacher.


Thank you for your cooperation. 

Melissa Chin

Vice Principal 

MYP Coordinator

Day 1 – More Static Electricity

 

In today’s math class, the Grade 6s worked on the preassessment task for the next math unit – Geometry. We will begin this new work on Monday.

During our inquiry time, we continued learning about static electricity. We used the concepts we learned to explain why hair sticks up when we go down a slide, why a balloon will stick to the wall when rubbed, and the science behind lightning bolts and thunder.  Yesterday we discussed study methods that help us prepare for tests. Grade 6s were encouraged to

1.      read their notes

2.     talk about their work (e.g. explain it to a family member)

3.     take notes

4.     draw pictures/mind maps

5.     ask a family to quiz them

These strategies help our brains to remember new work. Good luck as you study everyone.

Students were challenged to complete their line designs on their pinwheels today. Many stayed in during recess to complete this work. There are a few who are still not done with this task. We will be assembling the pinwheels once everyone is done.

We continued researching Djibouti, the country we will be representing at International Day on Thursday, October 5^th.

Grade 6s attended gym and music class today.

Students should be working on their IB Learner Profile poster and be ready to present these on their scheduled date. Jonathan will be presenting on Monday.

Homework and Reminders

·        Welcome BBQ – Please return forms and payment if you will be attending

·        Golf trip – please return permission form

·        Memorise multiplication doubles up to 15 x 15

·        IB Learner Profile Posters

·        Return the signed last page of the student handbook if you haven’t already done this

·        Read for 20 minutes

·        Mon., Sept. 25 – Electricity Test

·        Tues., Sept. 26 – Terry Fox Run. Come dressed in gym clothes, Bake sale.

·        Wed., Sept. 27 – Casual Day, Bake Sale

·        Fri., Sept. 29 – Orange Shirt Day.

·        Mon. Oct. 2 – Golf Trip ( 9 am – 12 pm, wear gym uniform), Welcome BBQ (4 pm – 5:30 pm)

·        Thurs., Oct. 5 – International Day

·        Fri., Oct. 6 – P.D. – No school for students

Day 6 – Static Electricity

 

Grade 6s worked on their whole numbers unit test in math class. As a result they can enjoy a homework-free day for a change.

During our inquiry time, students worked on their pinwheel art project. They are about half-way done with this work. We also began learning about static electricity. Students conducted an investigation using a balloon. The recorded their observations and we had a class discussion about their results. Student groups observed different results when performing the same procedure. We discussed how integrity is important in science as students had to record what actually happened and not what the thought/wished would happen. We began learning how materials can become charged through rubbing and how this can cause materials to repel or attract another material. We did not finish up this lesson. We will continue it tomorrow.

We continued researching Djibouti, the country we will be representing at International Day on Thursday, October 5^th.

Grade 6s attended gym class today.

Students should be working on their IB Learner Profile poster and be ready to present these on their scheduled date. Adiyah will be presenting tomorrow.

Letters about the Welcome BBQ went home yesterday. Today, your child is bringing home a permission form about a golfing trip happening on Oct. 2^nd.

Homework and Reminders

·        Welcome BBQ – Please return forms and payment if you will be attending

·        Golf trip – please return permission form

·        Memorise multiplication doubles up to 15 x 15

·        IB Learner Profile Posters

·        Return the signed last page of the student handbook if you haven’t already done this

·        Read for 20 minutes

·        Thurs, Sept. 21 – Math Test

·        Mon., Sept. 25 – Electricity Test

·        Tues., Sept. 26 – Terry Fox Run. Come dressed in gym clothes, Bake sale.

·        Wed., Sept. 27 – Casual Day, Bake Sale

·        Fri., Sept. 29 – Orange Shirt Day.

·        Mon. Oct. 2 – Golf Trip ( 9 am – 12 pm, wear gym uniform), Welcome BBQ (4 pm – 5:30 pm)

·        Thurs., Oct. 5 – International Day

·        Fri., Oct. 6 – P.D. – No school for students